Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - April 12th, 2024
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Space Perspective: A New Era of Space Tourism
Exploring the futuristic concept of space tourism, the chapter dives into Space Perspective's vision of offering a unique space-viewing experience in a spherical capsule floating in Earth's upper atmosphere. It discusses the comfort and safety features of their space balloon system, highlighting how launching from an ocean-based ship ensures ideal launch conditions and scalability for extended spaceflights. The conversation also touches on the historical safety record of hydrogen-filled balloons and contrasts modern designs with the infamous Hindenburg disaster.
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